The S&S thoughts: Sincere and Silly. From the beaches of the Hawaiian shores to the Inland Empire of the Southern California landscape, to the high arches of St. Louis to the cultural history of Memphis, to where I call home now, this is my story, thoughts and hopes.

WoW TONO Thoughts

DEFINED ME ...

Some might say that I am off-the-wall, but I am right-on-the-shelf in the library under unique, Made-in-Hawaii, TONO.--July 2004

GOD'S WISDOM ...

I define true wisdom when God is magnified and glorified through His character. I am privileged to play a role with believers and stories where God and His Son is exalted! For God, be the praise and honor!--August 15, 2009

This turns out to be the #1 personal story of 2009, the pictures and the experience. It was a little more than a full week of FUN with my Sunshine. It might have been cloudy on certain days. But she was there to shine the light on the journey.

We thought we'd share the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. It was our third trip there. We circled the Mountains, and drove through part of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
I will work on the story ... the TONO thoughts later in the week ... in between work!

March 2011

March 24, 2011

I’m a little concerned about AT&T purchasing T-Mobile. I have always had concerns about any business that has a monopoly over one sector of our economy. I try not to support the number 1 company in its field. AT&T subscribers had problems with their services during the tsunami warning in Hawaii earlier in the month. If the Federal government approves the buyout, it would mean that the AT&T and Verizon Wireless will control over 75% of the wireless business, more than four times as much as the next competitor, Sprint. More control and business in market share doesn’t mean that subscribers will get friendlier subscriber service or more efficient technological services.

Call me stubborn, but I will stay with Sprint. It’s the loyal thing to do because overall they have been good to me. I support the network because of their support of my favorite sport, NASCAR.

I’m wondering how the T-Mobile buyout will really work out, as AT&T proclaims, now, but it has been my observation that when companies have more monetary control, it’s not good. Just look at the size and power of the Federal Government.

March 03, 2011

I haven’t been on writing for a reason. It’s been seriously a time of self-reflection. I know that there is a work that is happening within me, a crossroads of my life, I believe, like no other. In several years with my wife’s intelligence to tap into, it is my tentative plans to start my own business in the long-run. Or, it may not happen because God might have other plans. Or, same option is to keep on working where I am right now. Who knows?

I am anxious to see the vision fulfilled because I know through the process of making the vision come true, it will change lives for the better—one-on-one, not in a group for those who are seeking more substance in the friendships they have now. I know that the one-on-one process is better because I am more than the surface friendships that is so prevalent all around.

We are committed to the trip to Hawaii in August. It’s a lot to consider, but I have faith that with everything that I am considering and feeling restless about the vision I have in mind, it will all work out. Through staying loyal to my personal relationship with Christ, He will gain all the glory and honor, I hope, for the good things in my life.

I am anxious to make a difference in other’s lives more than I am right now. It started with a vision I had when I was in high school. I will let you know of that vision as it becomes more real, and keep you updated on the changes to that vision as the day’s passes before me. I cannot reveal much of the details because of the uncertainty of the surrounding contributing issues to what I cannot control. I realize that I have not done my part in fulfilling the vision I had in mind. I know what obstacles that stands in the way. I am working toward breaking down those obstacles.

I am asking that you all who read this pray that God’s plans will be evident to my heart and being. That is all that is my ultimate desire for the coming months and years—and forever!